The Lincoln Memorial at 100

On May 30, 1922, a majestic memorial to the "Great Emancipator" was dedicated in Washington, D.C., in front of a large, segregated crowd. Correspondent Faith Salie tells the story of how the Lincoln Memorial – symbolically carved from stone from across the United States – would only later become a symbol of inclusion, and a powerful platform for the healing of racial divides.

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[ladydeerheart]

If you've never stood on those steps you should make plans to go. It is more than just the stories, films and pictures you've seen. You will be in awe. You will be overwhelmed by patriotism. (not the toxic kind). You come to understand the gravity of who Lincoln was and what he accomplished for all of us.

[gardenrxpert]

Last summer I have visited Lincoln Memorial at sunrise, afternoon, and at night and it was a different experience every time I walk at the steps. I have visited all the memorials in Washington and Lincoln’s is the best and most popular. It’s breathing taking to see the world war 2 memorial, Washington Monument, and the Capitol at a far distance while the Korean memorial is only a few steps away.

[jojopuppyfish]

I live about 20 minutes away via a bike ride (Palisades section of DC) When I get to the Lincoln Memorial, it never gets old for me.

[thomasopdahl]

I worked in China for a number of years. Everyone there whose been to America and seen this memorial comments on how moving it is to stand before that statue. There is a message somehow that transcends only what we see in it. It is a message of humanity and wisdom and overcoming great suffering and injustice.
And it represents so much of what is to be admired in this country, to people all over the world.

[jjjmac]

I someday hope to visit this beautiful memorial in person.

[GH-oijf]

I have been to many public memorials. The Lincoln Memorial is the most moving, without question.

[worldcitizeng]

My first visit to DC was 20 years ago. It was the first time I felt my feet hurts from walking all over the capital mall. Since then. I tried to visit during cherry blossom 🌸 festival, in 2015 and 2019, the best time to see DC in the most stunning way. Spend at least a week, you'll just see part of it's beauty

[azusa]

Marian Anderson literally gave me goose bumps 🥰

! Beautiful!

[riyadhrafique]

From Abraham Lincoln's statue 🗿 (1809-1865) to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" speech on August 28, 1963 the Lincoln Memorial carries a lot of American History 🇺🇲 & weight.

[catperson]

Back in October 2013, my mom and I visited Washington DC to visit my cousin Gina with her husband Ken and their 2 growing kids, she took us to Lincoln Memorial but it was blocked during government shutdown and thanks to protesters for clearing those gates, went up there to see 16th President and they were singing "oh God we are in heaven", that's what my mom told me. In other day we went out of town to Mount Vernon where George Washington used to live in that big old house and buried there, very nice lot of yard and gardening, too.

[tdsjc]

I did a project about this incredible monument and to this very day, I consider it my all time favorite and not disregarding the other monuments like the Washington monument, Jefferson memorial, and all the great sights.

[community]

I was there in 1962 - 60 years ago when I was 13 years old.

[marsspacex]

Im going to visit when i come to the usa, my favourite memorial.

[chrisfinch]

Happy 100th Birthday, Lincoln Memorial!

[kadewade]

In modern America, The Statue of Abraham Lincoln, stands as a symbol of the concept of Freedom for all men (that includes women).

It is not just a temple, or a piece of marble, it’s a time capsule of the person who did one of the greatest things in the history of America, and Al of mankind.

I walked on the steps of the memorial, and I thought about, MLK, Transformers Dark of the Moon, Forrest Gump, and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, but the one thing I will always think of first, is this man who went through so much just to bring peace to all the people in the country.

Despite dying a unfair death, he maybe gone, but he is NEVER gone, if that makes any sense.

I will always see this guy as a genuine hero. No matter how many social media rats try to degrade this man’s image.

President Lincoln, if you can read this, I want to personally thank you for all that you did for everyone. May we be properly introduced in heaven, and I will never forget what you did. Love you and have a great day. 👋

[patricksanders]

If you ever do get to visit be sure to check out the murals up inside the Memorial.

[ediebaxter]

I love this segment. Very educational. Made my day. Happy Mother's Day!

[SLNTGMR]

The Lincoln Memorial at 100
--- it's one of my Favorite sites to visit in DC...

[margo]

Prejudice has no place in a civilized society. It never has. It never will.

[williamjones]

I've been there. It should be on everyone's bucket list.